Top R&B Concerts Coming To Houston

July 28, 2016 7:00 AM

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With a number of indoor and outdoor concert venues spread throughout the Space City, Houston is a top stop for the most popular musicians in the world. From acts such as Beyonce performing in NRG Stadium to K. Michelle singing at the House of Blues, there is a concert for every type of R&B fan, no matter his budget. Since all the musicians on the list receive consistently rave performance reviews, Houston concert-goers are in for a treat.

Sia, the Australian singer-songwriter notorious for her oversized platinum blonde wig, visits the Toyota Center in H-Town this fall. Though the singer began her career in the mid-90’s, it wasn’t until 2014 when Sia’s hip-hop, funk and soul-based music began to top the charts and resonate with a mainstream audience. Since then, Sia has co-written songs with Christina Aguilera, Adele, and Rhianna, and contributed to movie soundtracks including Annie, San Andreas, Fifty Shades of Grey, and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Known for her widely entertaining concerts, carefree spirit, and frequent interaction with the crowd, Sia is one of the top concert experiences for Houstonians this fall.

R&B singer, songwriter and television personality K. Michelle performs at the House of Blues in August. Nestled in the midst of downtown Houston, the House of Blues is an intimate venue that regularly hosts a wide variety of musical acts and comedy shows; most concert-goers love the up-close and personal vibe of the space. Since K. Michelle is known for interacting with the audience during her concerts, lucky fans may get one-on-one time, in addition to hearing her flawless vocals and fantastic stage performance.

Houston welcomes a hometown favorite, Beyonce, back to the Space City in September. The highly-anticipated Formation World Tour makes a stop at NRG Stadium and promises to be another spectacular mix of choreography, vocals and visual effects that has become synonymous with her name. Expect to hear the latest chart-topping singles along with a few old stand-by’s, including one from the singer’s Destiny’s Child days. Beyonce’s high-energy show is a must-see for any R&B fan.

Often compared to Babyface or Prince, Miguel’s smooth combination of R&B and funk have made him one of the most popular soul singer’s of today. His self-described sound is nostalgic, edgy and energizing, which attracts fans of all ages. Miguel uses his impressive stage presence and boundless energy to treat concert-goers to an unforgettable performance.

Houstonians can celebrate the official end of summer with a pop/ R&B concert from Fifth Harmony. The five-piece, all girl group graces the stage of Houston’s premier outdoor concert venue, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, on Labor Day. Fans know Fifth Harmony from 2012 when the group placed third on the show The X Factor. Since then, Fifth Harmony has enjoyed commercial success, with songs reaching the top 10 in countries around the world.

Mary Evett is a yoga-loving, Houston-area, freelance writer, with a healthy DIY addiction. As the mother of three boys, she always knows where to find the best deal on sneakers. Her work can be found on Examiner.com, in addition to a number of other online publications.